Honda does not disappoint! New Accord gets 17 km per liter and new Civic gets 22 km per liter

Honda innovates with hybrid Accord and Civic, without traditional transmission, focusing on energy efficiency and electric driving dynamics, promising to revolutionize the market with standard technology and savings of up to 22 KM/L.

We discovered what Honda hid about its latest hybrid sedans, the Accord and Civic for Brazil: both are equipped with innovative electric motor technology that puts them ahead in the hybrid vehicle market. As electric motor excelling in traction and the combustion engine serving as a generator, the new Honda models offer an exceptionally pleasurable and economical driving experience, reaching up to 22 KM/L.

Surprisingly, these cars do not have a traditional transmission. That's right, the new hybrid Accord and Civic operate without a gearbox, a revolution that Honda calls “series hybrid”. While other hybrids on the market, such as models from a Japanese competitor, alternate between electric and combustion engines, Honda proposes a purely electric experience, with the combustion engine generating energy constantly, making them more efficient and economical.

Honda Accord and Civic engine

The engine in the new Honda Accord and Civic Hybrids is part of an innovative system called series hybrid. Unlike traditional hybrid systems, where the electric motor and the combustion engine alternate the vehicle's traction, in the Accord and Civic Hybrids, the electric motor is mainly responsible for traction. The combustion engine does not directly drive the wheels; instead, it works like a generator, converting fuel into electricity to power the electric motor or recharge the battery.

This setup allows vehicles to operate more efficiently, especially in terms of fuel consumption, with Honda touting impressive performance of up to 22 kilometers per liter. This efficiency is achieved because the combustion engine can operate in an optimized rpm range, regardless of the car's speed, reducing energy waste and maximizing efficiency.

And, the big news is the absence of a traditional transmission means there is no need to changing gears, which contributes to a smoother, quieter driving experience. The innovation continues with the feature that simulates the sound of a combustion engine in Sport mode, providing the thrill of engine roar without the environmental and consumption costs associated with the real operation of a combustion engine at high speed.

Interesting consumption

Considering data from the Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program, the Honda Accord Híbrido has a consumption of 17,8 km/l in the city and 16,1 km/l on the highway. These values ​​reflect remarkable energy efficiency for a vehicle in the large sedan segment, reaffirming the effectiveness of Honda's hybrid technology in reducing fuel consumption and optimizing performance.

The Honda Accord Hybrid has greater fuel efficiency in the city, 17,8 km/l, compared to the highway, 16,1 km/l, due to energy regeneration during frequent braking, predominant use of the electric motor at low speeds, and operation optimized combustion engine for electricity generation instead of direct traction.

The Honda Civic Hybrid, in turn, was mentioned as having exceptional consumption of up to 22 km/L. This number indicates remarkable efficiency, especially for a car in its class. The highly economical consumption is a direct result of series hybrid technology, which allows the car to operate efficiently, maximizing the use of the electric motor and minimizing dependence on the combustion engine.

Design and innovation

In addition to technological advances, the new Civic Hybrid surprises with its size, being 4 cm larger than its previous generation, offering more internal space and driving comparable to that of a BMW 320, but with superior fuel efficiency, even better than a Kwid. The model also features a sound system that, in Sport mode, can convincingly amplify and simulate the sound of a combustion engine, even if it doesn't have one.

Honda also innovated in the tactile driving experience, creating resistance in the shift pedal that simulates the sensation of downshifting, a notable feature for a vehicle that technically does not have a transmission. This shows the brand's dedication to providing not only efficiency but also driving pleasure.

2024 Civic and Accord Price

With prices starting at R$260.000 for the Civic and R$324.000 for the Accord, these models are not just advanced hybrid vehicles, but they also represent Honda's innovation in offering performance, economy and a unique driving experience.